Everyone Arsenal signed with James Ellis as head of recruitment rated and slated as he quitsArsenal's former head of recruitment and technical director James Ellis has announced his exit after nearly five yearsView 7 Images Arsenal will bid goodbye to their head of recruitment (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal are set to lose their former head of recruitment and technical director, James Ellis, following nearly five years and over £560million splashed out in transfers. ‌Under Ellis' supervision as head of recruitment, the Gunners brought in 17 players between 2023 and 2025. ‌The 46-year-old joined Arsenal as a senior scout from Fulham, ascending to the position of head of recruitment two years later. ‌Neto – Bournemouth (Season-long loan) - 3/10Neto signed for Arsenal on a season-long loan from Bournemouth on deadline day. Despite these heroics, Eze has contributed 15 goals in 43 appearances for Arsenal and has shown only sporadic moments of brilliance.

Source: Daily Mirror March 26, 2026 13:38 UTC